The fuel rail is like a delivery pipe that sends gasoline to your engine. In some 2015-2018 Audi Q7, A6, A7, and A8 models, the left and right fuel rails can develop a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel rail leaks and there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark, it could catch fire. This could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel rails with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
The airbag sensor in your seat is like a smart mat that detects the weight and position of the passenger. It's designed to trigger the front passenger airbag to deploy in case of a crash. But in some Audi models, the mat can wear out or get stressed, causing the sensor to send the wrong signal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, the front passenger airbag might not deploy as it should in a crash. This could increase the risk of serious injury or harm to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special repair kit to fix the issue, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
The head curtain airbags in your Audi A7 are designed to protect passengers in a side impact. In some 2015-2017 models, these airbags might not deploy properly in a crash, leaving you and your passengers more vulnerable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side airbag doesn't deploy as it should, an unbuckled passenger could get hurt more easily in a side collision.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the head curtain airbags for free. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and it's essential to schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
